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THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR
WASHINGTON
DRAFT
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT: COLORADO RIVER BASIN PROJECT: THE BEST ALTERNATIVES
During the past four months the best experts in my Department have made a complete new economic and engineering analysis of the controversial Lower Colorado River Project. Under the guidance of Assistant Secretary Holum, 34 different alternative solutions have been evaluated. It is my judgment that two alternatives have been identified, either of which will put the Administration in a much stronger position than the plan we submitted to the Congress two years ago.
As Interior sees it, these are the most attractive alternatives:
The High Hualapai Dam Alternative
This alternative would cost approximately $1.2 billion.
It is the best plan in terms of the traditional approach to reclamation development of the West -- and has the most political appeal for members of Congress from the Colorado Basin.

THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR
WASHINGTON
DRAFT
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT: COLORADO RIVER BASIN PROJECT: THE BEST ALTERNATIVES
During the past four months the best experts in my Department have made a complete new economic and engineering analysis of the controversial Lower Colorado River Project. Under the guidance of Assistant Secretary Holum, 34 different alternative solutions have been evaluated. It is my judgment that two alternatives have been identified, either of which will put the Administration in a much stronger position than the plan we submitted to the Congress two years ago.
As Interior sees it, these are the most attractive alternatives:
The High Hualapai Dam Alternative
This alternative would cost approximately $1.2 billion.
It is the best plan in terms of the traditional approach to reclamation development of the West -- and has the most political appeal for members of Congress from the Colorado Basin.